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Far-right AfD urges tighter rules for eurozone to prevent more pressure on German taxpayers
Jun 07, 2018 13:24The far-right opposition party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has filed a parliamentary motion, urging Chancellor Angela Merkel to adopt a tougher line in dealing with proposed reforms in the eurozone to prevent the group from becoming a union with shared liabilities.
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German prosecutors seek Puigdemont extradition to Spain
Jun 01, 2018 14:18Germany's federal prosecutors said Friday they have filed a formal request to extradite deposed Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont to Spain, where he faces charges of rebellion and corruption.
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US military looking at deploying THAAD missile system in Germany
Jun 01, 2018 10:10The United States military is looking to deploying an advanced anti-missile radar system in Germany.
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AfD calls for parliamentary inquiry into Germany’s asylum policy
May 31, 2018 10:06Germany’s far-right party AfD has called for an inquiry into how Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government has allegedly mishandled the country’s asylum applications since 2014 when a massive wave of refugees began hitting German borders.
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German FM vows to assist Iran's economy if it adheres to nuclear deal
May 29, 2018 10:15German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says Berlin is prepared to help Iran improve its economy and business ties while Tehran remains committed to a landmark nuclear agreement it signed with major powers in 2015.
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Small German firms say want to keep Iran’s business
May 27, 2018 04:39Small German banks say they plan to maintain their dealings with Iran even after the United States reinstates sanctions against the country in November.
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Muslims should be barred from working in Ramadan: German AfD lawmaker
May 26, 2018 06:33A German legislator from the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has called for Muslim workers to take time off work during the fasting month of Ramadan.
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Germany's Merkel vows in China visit to offset US trade woes, Beijing reciprocates
May 25, 2018 08:26Germany and China have agreed to further deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields amid trade threats from US President Donald Trump.
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In Beijing, Merkel says Germany, China stand by Iran’s nuclear deal
May 24, 2018 04:12German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Berlin and Beijing, both signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, are standing by the multilateral accord after Washington’s withdrawal.
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Germany to US: Europe united on preserving Iran’s nuclear deal
May 24, 2018 01:41Europe is still “very, very united” on continuing to support Iran's nuclear deal, says German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas.